Kolkata BLO loses Rs 8.4 lakh savings in cyber fraud
A Kolkata school teacher and Booth Level Officer lost Rs 8.4 lakh in a sophisticated cyber fraud. The theft occurred in five transactions while he was busy with SIR work. Read the full story.
A Kolkata school teacher and Booth Level Officer lost Rs 8.4 lakh in a sophisticated cyber fraud. The theft occurred in five transactions while he was busy with SIR work. Read the full story.
Experts propose a radical pension model for Viksit Bharat: start contributions at birth with a govt seed fund. This could secure a ₹2.1 lakh monthly pension by 60, tackling India's ageing crisis. Read the full proposal.
2025 saw landmark reforms in India's retirement landscape. Explore key changes to NPS flexibility and stricter EPF withdrawal rules, and learn how they impact your financial future.
Kerala Finance Minister K N Balagopal alleges the central government has failed to transfer welfare pensions, despite the state advancing Rs 25 crore. Over 8.4 lakh beneficiaries affected.
SBI data reveals 15,956 cyber fraud cases from Jan 2024-Oct 2025, with losses of ₹118.47 crore. Experts warn of rising digital banking risks. Learn how to stay safe.
Madras High Court clarifies that a state govt's freedom fighter pension does not create an automatic right to the Central govt's pension. The conditions of the Union scheme must be independently satisfied. Learn more about the key ruling.
A social audit in Telangana exposes over 37,000 government employees, including senior officers, illegally benefiting from poverty schemes. Details inside.
A pilot audit in Telangana reveals 10% of social pension beneficiaries are ineligible, including govt employees' families & car owners. State plans massive clean-up. Read details.
Rajasthan's Social Justice Minister announces 10 new drug de-addiction centres and a pension increase. Read about the state's latest welfare initiatives.
Kollam East police register a fraud case after a private institution fails to return Rs 15 lakh deposited under a gold scheme. The action follows intervention by the State Human Rights Commission. Read the full details.
A Hyderabad government payroll audit uncovers nearly 7,000 suspicious contract workers, revealing fake identities and collusion. The suspected fraud could run into thousands of crores. Read the full investigation details.
Punjab & Haryana High Court directs PSEB to release pension with 9% interest to adopted son after 19-year legal fight, upholding adoption validity. Justice served.
PFRDA's latest NPS reforms reduce lock-in to 15 years, ease annuitization rules, and add gold ETFs. Discover how these changes strengthen retirement planning for Indians.
Punjab and Haryana High Court directs Haryana govt to give pension to mother of deceased teacher, ruling nomination by husband doesn't bar claim. Read the full story.
Israeli authorities expose a significant fraud scheme where 200 families illicitly claimed social benefits. The investigation reveals forged documents and false claims. Read the full report.
Telangana sees a sharp 100% rise in online betting complaints, with victims losing Rs 9.57 crore in 2025. Police launch 'Fraud Ka Full Stop' drive. Read how to stay safe.
PFRDA amends rules, giving NPS subscribers more control over fund managers and investment choices. Learn how these changes impact your retirement corpus.
Telangana High Court orders state govt to immediately begin pension process for retired judge Justice G Sridevi. Status report due by Jan 5, 2026. Read the full story.
Maharashtra govt eliminates mandatory no-dues & inquiry certificates for retiring employees, ensuring timely pension processing. A major reform to prevent financial hardship.
Telangana's illegal loan app crisis worsens as victims lose Rs 92.12 crore in 2025. Cyber Security Bureau warns of digital threats targeting youth and low-income groups. Read more.
Maharashtra govt scraps mandatory no-dues certificates for retiring employees, aiming to expedite pension processing and prevent financial hardship. Learn about the key reforms.
PFRDA's new NPS norms boost lump sum withdrawal to 80% for private subscribers, raise exit age to 85, and allow loans against corpus. Key changes explained.
Supreme Court dismisses Centre's appeal, grants disability pension to Colonel Harinder Pal Singh for injuries sustained during service, including while on leave. Landmark ruling upholds 'national extension of employment' principle.
PFRDA's major NPS overhaul allows private sector subscribers to withdraw 80% of their corpus and stay invested until 85. New withdrawal options introduced. Read for key details and tax implications.
Telangana govt prepares to operationalise nine new Critical Care Blocks in district hospitals from January first week. This move aims to reduce referrals to Hyderabad and strengthen golden hour emergency care across the state.
PFRDA's new NPS rules raise exit age to 85, allow 80% withdrawal for private subscribers, and permit using pension corpus as loan collateral. Get details here.
Himachal Pradesh CM Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu announces Rs 2,155 crore spent on clearing pending dues. The government pledges to settle all arrears by 2027 as state revenue improves. Details inside.
Himachal Pradesh CM Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu announced 70% arrears cleared for pensioners above 70, with the rest due in 40 days. The government has spent Rs 2,155 crore on employee and pensioner dues.
Telangana High Court directs auction of DFI's ₹500+ crore properties to repay investors. Over 4,000 victims across Telugu states to get justice. Read the full order details.
Telangana CM A Revanth Reddy met Congress leader Sonia Gandhi in Delhi, briefing her on the Global Summit and the state's 2047 vision document. Discover the key discussions on investments and welfare schemes.